Ewer with peacock and peonies

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This brightly painted porcelain ewer illustrates a vivid cross-medium exchange of artistic design during the sixteenth century. The form is based on a metal wine ewer, while the bright red enamel embellished with golden birds and flowers is clearly inspired by luxury lacquer ware. The turquoise-blue enamel resembles similar colors commonly found on cloisonné and adds a fresh touch to the red-gold surface.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art